Here's a discussion that we in Puppyland must pay very close attention to. In fact, we must not only open a dialogue, but must address this!

Puppy Linux is not a typical OS because it is built Internet Centric. This means that EVERYTHING about it requires Internet capability for full use. Everything from help screens to having a browser update or Flash or etc.

There is the need for the internet. Further, IP V6 can (and probably should) be deployed on the LAN .... now rather than waiting. If we address it now, there is little need to have to react in the future....ever.

Please share your strategies, comments and ideas for the community to see. And, share any ideas for an OOTB solution for the local ethernet system(s)

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I've spoken to a number of isp's relating to ip6 vs ip4 over the last few years.

In all cases they freely admit to use it internally.

However, the backbones between them across Australia, the International hub ports, and the access ports such as the sat's have are ip4 configured only, with "no intention of adding ip6 or replacing ip4 with ip6 at any forseeable stage" to quote a major player. They apparently don't see the throughput or loadings requiring it, "when (physical) bandwidth is so cheap and easy to get in Australia" to quote another.

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I will test this tonight. And, YES, an DHCP host and/router must be IPV6 aware for LAN operations to follow as we expect them to.

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I saw a story the other day on the achievements of the IT department at Beca (one of the biggest engineering firms in this part of the world) in migrating their systems to be IPV6 compatible. It seems the main challenge is/was the systems which need to be "hybrid" because they're using rubbish Microsoft components which only understand IPv4 (e.g. Microsoft "Lync" for their phone systems). You'd think that with all the resources at Microsoft's disposal they could've made things in Office 2010 IPv6 capable, but no, that was apparently too difficult for Microsoft._________________DEATH TO SPREADSHEETS
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There is also Teredo tunneling for those who do not have ipv6 capable hardware and/or an ISP who is not IPV6 ready. This approach provides one with "full IPV6 connectivity" apparently, although ultimately it is considered to be a temporary solution. More information can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teredo_tunneling It is important to note that Teredo tunneling is Microsoft technology... but, that there is an open-source program called Miredo for Linux and BSD based systems that utilizes this same technology. The Miredo site is located here and there are software packages for debian as well as source code... the latter which would have to be compiled and tested of course. That said, this could possibly be an option for Puppy Linux users.

I've only begun to read about this, so do not know much about it yet. I thought it would be useful to add to the discussion though possibly one could devote a separate thread on this particular IPV6 (temporary) solution.

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There are routers on the market that provide IPV6 OOTB. See Linksys's E-series routers. I have deployed this morning 2 of them. The E4200 and the EA4500.

Each,of these units provide IPV6 support, both, to the ISP and on the LAN to the LAN's PCs (DHCP).

I am NOT encouraging anyone to follow suit. I only mention because the IPV6 technology is already showing up. You'll need to be astute when you acquire a new router; you should be aware of what you are doing when you are selecting so that you don't acquire "old technology in a new dress".

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